Policy Officer – REAP Secretariat

About the role

The Policy Officer will work within the REAP Secretariat hosted by IFRC in Geneva. Reporting to the Head of Secretariat, the role focuses on facilitating co‑creation among REAP partners to develop strong, collective policy messages that influence the integration of Early Warning, Early Action (EWEA) into governmental and institutional disaster risk management (DRM) policies.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and support REAP partners in generating joint policy ideas and processes.
• Develop clear policy pathways and messages to promote EWEA integration at national and regional levels.
• Engage with governmental bodies, NGOs, and technical actors to align policy advocacy efforts.
• Monitor and analyse policy developments related to climate resilience, early action, and disaster risk reduction.
• Prepare briefing notes, policy briefs, and communication materials for senior leadership and external stakeholders.

Required profile

• Proven experience in policy development or coordination within humanitarian, climate or disaster risk contexts.
• Strong understanding of early warning, early action and DRM frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, writing and stakeholder‑engagement skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi‑partner environment and under the supervision of senior staff.

Required skills